UEFA Champions League – Arsenal v Porto

September 26th, 2006

English and Portuguese clubs also face each other at the Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal take on Porto looking to cement their position at the top of Group G.

Arsenal scored an opening victory in Hamburg. The 2-1 win in Germany could prove the launch pad for the Gunners season, being swiftly followed by victories at Old Trafford and at home to Sheffield United.

Arsene Wenger feels his youthful, new-look side, is coming of age and this game will certainly be another test of their development.

PinnacleSports have the Londoners as favourites (-1) 1.84.

Arsenal reached last season’s Champions League final, whereas the visitors went one better by winning the event in 2004.

However, Porto is a much changed side since that win, with the departure of coach Jose Mourinho beginning an exodus of players.

Though the Dragoes still dominate Portuguese football, winning last season’s Primera, they have only been successful on the road once in seven European games since lifting the trophy.

Jesualdo Ferreira’s side were disappointing in a goalless draw at home to CSKA Moscow, and Porto are (+1) 2.09 underdogs.

OUR PICK :
Arsenal 2-0

RELATED PRICES at PINNACLE SPORTS :
Arsenal  —– handicap (-1) @ 1.84
Porto —-— handicap (+1) @ 2.09

Entry Filed under: European Football,Sports Betting

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